Bluebells Forever Podcast

Jo Loake is on hold with the rest of the cast of Paris Merveilles due to covid. During the time of waiting to get on stage again, Jo has created her own flower business called Posie & Plume. She continues to create beauty wherever she is and whatever she is doing. https://www.posieandplume.fr/ Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see phot...

Pamela Payton started her professional dance career at the Dunes in Vive Le Girls and Casino De Paris. Pamela did several shows in Vegas all while getting we her diploma and crowned Miss Nevada 4 years in a row. Pamela is now a Family and Marriage Therapist.

Anne Green is back to cohost this interview with our mutual friend Dawn Draper. Dawn’s reaction to her time in Jubilee is fabulous! “It Was All So Fun!” Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

LaMichael Leonard was a dancer with the Bill T.Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company for just under 10 years when he felt the call of what he calls Miss Universe for change. This step in a different direction took him to the world of Cabaret and a new show at the Lido de Paris -Paris Merveilles as the MC. While the show is on break due to Covid 19, LaMichael has created several new businesses in the arts...

On the 1 year anniversary of Bluebells Forever Podcast, host Sheri Lewis shares how this year has made a difference in her own life because of each guest.

Principal Singer of Hello Hollywood Hello and star of Formidable at the Moulin Rouge, Debbie De Coudreaux shares her story of great mentors who guided her to excellence. She now does the same for young people as a teacher of the arts. Show underwear made for showgirls by a showgirl. www.e-barelythereshowunderwear.com Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram...

In this episode, we hear from Corina Burgess, former principal dancer at the Lido de Paris and Stuart McGhee, former dancer and Pierre’s right hand man at the Lido de Paris. Both were close with recently departed Pierre Rambert the former Artistic Director of the Lido de Paris. They share stories of Pierre the director and Pierre the friend. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpo...

Liz Larkin was not the only Carson City small town star who called Donn Arden at home to ask for an audition. Liz’s good friend from high school, Leslie Larch auditioned for Donn Arden with her sister in Donn’s office after calling him at home to request an audition. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagra...

Sean Cronin found his love for dance by being drug on to the dance floor in a disco. His career took off after getting a scholarship to a Ballet school and eventually became one of the principal adagio partners in Paris, Vegas and beyond. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www....

After dancing in Hello Hollywood Hello in Reno, Linda Norvig continued on with a rich career traveling the world performing in cabaret shows. Eventually she returned to Reno, with a new direction for her life, Law School. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Blue...

Helle Hansen was a dancer in Bravissimo at the Lido De Paris with the legendary Kate Vanderliet. They became close friends while in the show that lasted until Kate’s last days and beyond. In this interview, Helle shared stories of their friendship and why Kate was such an amazing presence on stage. Today's sponsor https://www.iodc.online/2021 Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverp...

This episode was recorded for the Circle Back Series for the Patrons on Bluebells Forever Podcast Patreon page for our tier 3 members. I loved this interview so much and wanted to share it as a bonus episode so more people could hear this inspiring conversation. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com...

At a very young age Laura Pearson was lured to the stage by the sparkly costumes and her love of dress up. Imagine her delight as she finds herself in the biggest production show in the world, Hello Hollywood Hello as a singer, wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever created. It is worth listening all the way to the end of the episode to hear her sing Honeysuckle Rose. Check out the Patre...

Herma Vos is known as a legend of the Lido in Paris by many. She was the first dancer to grace the stage of the new Lido as a principal dancer that many aspired to be like. Herma and Peter Stamford met up at the Bluebell Reunion summer of 2019 for a wonderful re-connection after many years after working together at the Lido. This re-connection turned into a beautiful and inspiring love story. Chec...

Julia Parker was hired as a Pony(shorter dance line)for Hello Hollywood Hello where she met and fell in love with Greg, a Rigger on the fly rail loading in for Space Disco. Their careers separated them for years until the Hello Hollywood Hello reunion in 2018. They are now married with a great story of love reignited. Check out the Patreon www.patreon.com/bluebellsforeverpod Follow us on Instagram...

Joe Conroy was in the cast of Paris Merveilles after a rich career as a dancer in cruise ships and Disney Paris. Joe’s ability to capture the beauty of fellow cast members in such a uniquely beautiful fashion, earned the high esteem of “That’s a Joe Photo!” Each photo a gift to all Bluebells past and present. Follow Joe on Instagram @That’sAJoePhoto Check out the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bl...

Marc Reed grew up on a farm in North Dakota, learning how to Polka and Waltz from his father and community Barn Dances. His travel adventures with Up With People, open the door to professional dance and steers him to his career at the Lido de Paris and making Paris his home for 36 years. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook...

Donna Howe and Loretta Klippel Wright were dressers for Hello Hollywood Hello in Reno for the creation of the show until it’s closing night. Their stories from backstage and the wings as dressers and wardrobe crew are so enlightening and fun.

Savanna shares how COVID-19 has effected the arts and how it inspired to create a new platform to showcase performers and how this past year has depleted the arts in some ways but birthed new ways to imagine. Follow Savanna and her creation She Creative Industries Https://linktr.ee/shecreativeindustries Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forev...

Ellie Wickett’s professional dance career at the Moulin Rouge, was temporarily halted due to major hip injury. In Ellie’s down time of recovery and uncertainty if she could ever perform again. She created her business E_Barely There. Show underwear made for showgirls by a showgirl. https://www.e-barelythereshowunderwear.com/ https://instagram.com/e_barelythere?igshid=5nic7iqflvwt https://m.faceboo...

Sophie Dibdin and Emma Rigby of Kalon Movement and Simone Cristofaro of RêvARTe join me today to share their new and rapidly growing businesses separate and together. Using their expertise as cabaret dancers, fitness instructors, design as well business education to create something new and beautiful in the absence of performance opportunities due to covid. www.kalonmovement.com https://l.instagra...

Rosemary Tall DeHart found her love of the stage at a young age in her first recital as a precious pearl finding her way to the front of the stage. Her long career as a Bluebell in the late 70’s through early 80’s included the Lido de Paris, television shows in Rome, as well as 3 shows at the Stardust Hotel. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_...

Leah Dominiak is a current cast member in Paris Merveilles and was in several photos with past Bluebell dancers at the Bluebell Reunion, myself included last summer in Paris. It was an honor to interview the star of most of our photos. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Jilana Laufer started in Hello Hollywood Hello, Lido de Paris the Jubilee but then snatched up by Tommy Tune to be a part of the original cast of Will Rogers Follies on Broadway. More and more doors opened for Broadway and film where she is still captivating audiences and living her dream. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebo...

Vicky Higgins joined the Bluebell dancers last summer at the Bluebell Reunion In Paris. Vicky was not a Bluebell but a Doris dancers from the Moulin Rougue. Her stories of the connection between cabaret dancers in Paris is inspiring. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096